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Jordanian authorities arrested three individuals linked to a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church that resulted in nine deaths and 25 injuries. The arrests followed a joint security operation where an armed clash ensued.
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Coalition carries out strikes on Yemeni capital Sanaa
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Around 25% of displaced Syrians living in camps in northern Syria have returned to their home areas since the launch of the “Syria Without Camps” initiative in May, Deputy Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Ahmed Ekzayez told Asharq Al-Awsat. Ekzayez explained that the initiative goes beyond closing displacement camps, focusing instead on restoring conditions in areas of origin to enable safe, voluntary, and dignified returns.
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Iraq’s closure of the Al-Sheeb border crossing with Iran has triggered protests in the southern Maysan province and heightened tensions with Tehran, as Iran-aligned armed factions accuse Washington of interfering in Baghdad’s internal affairs. Dozens of protesters blocked the main road leading to oil companies in Maysan on Sunday, demanding that the crossing reopen. According to Shafaq News, demonstrators shut down the vital Bazargan road amid a heavy security deployment.
